Giant Jellyfish With Tentacles Reported at 40 Feet Filmed Off Wales
Footage shared by wildlife filmmaker Iestyn Morgan shows a large jellyfish, part of his effort to make Welsh marine life more visible to the public, the BBC reported.
A giant jellyfish, described as having tentacles up to 40 feet (about 12 metres) long, has been captured on camera off the coast of Wales, according to a report by BBC Science & Environment.
The footage was recorded by Iestyn Morgan, who has set out to make Welsh aquatic life "more accessible" for people to see, the BBC said.
Details about the exact location, date of filming, and the species of jellyfish involved were not specified in the available report.
The BBC report did not include further comment from marine biologists or additional context about the frequency of such sightings in Welsh waters.
This article is based on limited information from the cited BBC report; further details may emerge as the story develops.
Sources
- Giant jellyfish with '40ft tentacles' captured on camera — BBC Science & Environment
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